Special Marine Warning for Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM

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SMWTBW The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM... * Until 930 AM EDT. * At 845 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 15 nm southwest of Siesta Key, moving north at 10 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats, damage vessels, and create suddenly higher waves. Make sure all on board are in a secure location and wearing life jackets. Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. * Locations impacted include... M8 Reef, M6 Reef, M9 Reef, M5 Reef, M1 Reef, Bob Johnson Reef, M4 Reef, Md2 Reef, M7 Reef, M3 Reef, and Longboat Key.